Cognitive dynamic systems are inspired by the computational capability of the brain and the viewpoint that cognition is a supreme form of computation. The key idea behind this new paradigm is to mimic the human brain as well as that of other mammals with echolocation capabilities which continuously learn and react to stimulations according to four basic processes: perception-action cycle, memory, attention, and intelligence.

• Chapter 1: Introduction to cognitive radar with an industrial point of view
• Chapter 2: Cognitive radar inspired by the brain
• Chapter 3: Cognitive radar and its application to CFAR detection and receiver adaptation
• Chapter 4: Cognitive radar waveform design for spectral compatibility
• Chapter 5: Cognitive optimization of the transmitter-receiver pair
• Chapter 6: Cognitive control theory with an application
• Chapter 7: Cognition in radar target tracking
• Chapter 8: Anticipative target tracking with related study cases
• Chapter 9: An overview on the exploitation of cognition in MIMO radar, electronic warfare, and synthetic aperture radar
• Chapter 10: A cross-disciplinary overview with potential application and examples for cognitive radar